Hyaluronic acid is a type of sugar present in the body. Especially for the skin, it is a very important compound since it is present in the connective tissues. In the early years of life, it is produced in greater quantities. From twenty-five years and on, its production is reduced progressively.

The properties of hyaluronic acid are innumerable. Basically, it is a hygroscopic substance, meaning it is capable of absorbing water in the liquid or gaseous state, making it a "lubricated shock absorber" between cells. Furthermore, it regulates tissue hydration and constitutes a barrier to the penetration of undesired substances, such as bacteria and viruses. Hyaluronic acid also possesses antioxidant properties and fights free radicals that cause cellular aging. Is obtained in the laboratory and is used as a purified active substance for its revitalizing and biostimulating characteristics, or as a true gel filler.

The effects of treatment can last up to over a year. In patients with a very active metabolism treated in areas that are particularly mobile, this may drop to 2-6 months.

Hyaluronic acid as filler+

Hyaluronic acid can be made soluble in the tissues, and, in this case, is used as a bio-stimulant. When given a greater consistency, it is used as a filler. It is an ideal filler because it is completely absorbable by the body, and is therefore a "minimally-invasive" treatment that provides maximum safety features and natural results.

When to use it+

Age alters the shape of your face with wrinkles, loss of skin firmness, and the "hollowing out" of certain parts of the face (for example, the cheekbones). From the biochemical point of view, this 'relaxing' starts around the age of 30, the first signs being the folds that descend from the nose to the mouth, neck, and décolleté. Hyaluronic acid is ideal for the filling of wrinkles and furrows on the face, or for the restoration of the balance of volumes that have ceded due to structural failure of the tissues that lose elasticity and fall.

Hyaluronic acid is also useful in giving volume to the lips, remodeling them, and giving them a fuller profile that is more aesthetically appealing.

Finally, there are some applications of hyaluronic acid filler that are growing in recent times, such as the filling of the volume of the breast, the profile of the nose, and for the correction of bags and dark circles.

What does the treatment consist of?+

Using a thin or micro needle, we deposit a certain amount of hyaluronic acid at the point you want to fill. The injections are not painful, unless the patient or the area to be treated (for example, the lips) is particularly sensitive. In this case an anesthetic cream can be applied 30 minutes before the treatment, or you may proceed with a real local anesthesia.

How long does the treatment session last?+

The duration of the hyaluronic acid filler varies depending on many factors: the ability to metabolize the substance, the consistency of the product used, and the place where the treatment was performed. For example, in people with highly developed metabolic activity that were treated in areas that move a lot (for example, the lips), the duration varies from 2 to 6 months. In less metabolically active patients, treated in areas that move less and with a more consistent product, the effect can last for a year or more.

How often can the treatment be performed?+

This treatment is minimally invasive, and therefore does not require a certain interval of time from one application to the other. Generally, sessions are carried out depending on the results desired, and when you notice a decrease in the filling or the corrections made.

Contraindications+

Generally none, except for known allergies to substances that are infiltrated.

As for side effects, small bruises or hematomas caused by the tip of the needle may occur, as well as redness or limited swelling that can last from several hours to a day or two at most.

However, like any medical practice that is not essential, it is contraindicated in women that are pregnant or breast-feeding, in the presence of viral or bacterial dermatitis already in place, in the case of people who tend to form keloid scars, those who are suffering from endocarditis or chronic angina, or those with documented psychiatric disorders.

Finally, it is necessary to follow precise directions to ensure the success of the treatment. You are not permitted to: take drugs that may induce bleeding, massage the treated area for a week, or expose yourself to the sun or temperatures that are too high or low.

Results+

The results are very interesting: the treated parts are more toned, relaxed, and brighter. The texture of the skin is strengthened and the overall effect is very natural, but at the same time, is visible and tangible.